Wildfires burning in the Upstate, WNC: Where to donate?
(WSPA) – Many organizations in the Upstate and Western North Carolina are accepting donations to assist those battling the wildfires. The following are listed below:
Harrison's – Spartanburg, SC are accepting the following donations at 2660 Reidville Road:
EyedropsSafety glasses (new or used)SocksSport hydration drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, Body Armor)Baby Wipes
Harrison's – Mauldin, SC are accepting the following donations at 206 New Neely Ferry Road:
EyedropsSafety glasses (new or used)SocksSport hydration drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, Body Armor)Baby Wipes
A Table Rock Wildfire supply donation drop-off is now open at the Walhalla Fire Department at 207 East North Broad Street through noon on Friday, March 28. Below is a list of needs:
Bottled water
Liquid IV/ electrolyte supplement
Snacks (including fresh fruit)
Socks
Chapstick
Eye drops
Bandanas
Sinus wash solution
Safety glasses
Batteries (all sizes)
To Go Plates
Plastic Utensils
Paper Towels
Ziploc Bags (sandwich size)
Brown Paper Bags (lunch sack size)
Clorox Wipes
Foam Plates
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said there's an average of 400 first responders working the Table Rock Complex Fire. The following donations will be accepted at Market at the Mill:
Gold Bond
Mole Skin
Safety Glasses/Goggles
Bandanas
Duct Tape
Super Glue
Mouthwash (Travel Size)
Dude Wipes
Brown Lunch bags (#12)
Little Debbie Cakes
Napkins
Protein Rich Snacks
Eye Drops
Nasal Spray
Dry Mouth Lozenges
Liquid IV/Electrolyte Packets
Deputies said the facility will be open for donations Wednesday-Saturday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Signs will be posted to direct donators to the drop off location.
The Connestee Fire Rescue said donations are being accepted at Carsons Creek Baptist Church, 4727 Connestee Trail, Brevard, NC.
Appalachain Disaster Relief said the following items can be dropped Friendship Baptist Church at 279 Friendship Church Road in Saluda:
Eye drops
Gatorade
Water
Fruit (apples, oranges, etc.)
Individual bag of chips
Granola bars
Crackers
Trail mix
Jerkey/ Slim Jims
Liquid IV
Chapstick
Wipes
Bandaid & other supplies
7NEWS will continue to update this list as more donations sites become available.
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